1987 300d somethings not right..? - Page 4 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

scottmcphee · #46 08-14-2011, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Iheartboost

yea see i removed the alda. still no smoke.

also. i checked the trans fluid its brown :/ so hopefully changing that out and replacing the trans filter will clear up my issues with the torque converter.

if you have a God... good day to pray

sixto · #47 08-14-2011, 12:16 PM

Since you've checked the throttle linkage, maybe you can remove the IP side cover to check that the rack has full range of motion. You'll need a gasket for the type of side cover - brass or aluminum.

Sixto
87 300D

Iheartboost · #48 08-14-2011, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottmcphee

if you have a God... good day to pray

oh god. why is that? is brown usually a sign of death? lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by sixto

Since you've checked the throttle linkage, maybe you can remove the IP side cover to check that the rack has full range of motion. You'll need a gasket for the type of side cover - brass or aluminum.

Sixto
87 300D

mkay. thanks man.

idk if this plays any role. but the stop lever. only ever goes up a little bit. i see everyone elses at like 11 oclock -11:30. mine never goes that high.

sixto · #49 08-14-2011, 05:30 PM

Disconnect and plug the vacuum hose to the shutoff actuator. If the car runs better, there's a problem with the key switch vent or the key switch itself. If the car doesn't run better, there might be a problem with how the shutoff actuator was installed (recently replaced?) or an internal problem.

Sixto
87 300D

Iheartboost · #50 08-14-2011, 08:50 PM

The blue flying saucer thing?

sixto · #51 08-14-2011, 09:57 PM

That's the transmission vacuum amplifier. The shutoff actuator is atop the IP right above the STOP lever -

OE is a metal can with a nipple pointing sideways. Replacement are often plastic with a nipple pointing up.

Sixto
87 300D

Iheartboost · #52 08-14-2011, 10:12 PM

Thanks alot man! Ill go take a look at it tomorrow along with my tank strainer.

Iheartboost · #53 08-16-2011, 09:58 AM

so i pulled the vac line and plugged it. not really any different. :/

its the original metal one. so maybe it needs replacing?

winmutt · #54 08-16-2011, 09:59 AM

Have you checked boost pressure yet? at 1800rpm you should see boost.

Iheartboost · #55 08-16-2011, 10:13 AM

I havent been able to yet. No boost gauge

but I do hear it start to spool

winmutt · #56 08-16-2011, 10:38 AM

Have you checked your trans fluid level.

Iheartboost · #57 08-16-2011, 12:00 PM

So pulled the strianer spotless.... That means its IP **** dosent it?

And yea I checked. A little to high if anything. There are two hashes in the dipstick. Its above them. And aslo not red:/

Im still tryimg to figure out why I wont smoke though.. I suppose theres some internal failure of the IP

Iheartboost · #58 08-16-2011, 06:48 PM

is this the tank vent?

and i took my strainer out.....after buying a 46mm socket. -_- it came out when i tried to remove the 19mm barb...

winmutt · #59 08-17-2011, 07:59 AM

Try getting some diesel purge (2 cans) and run it off a liter bottle in the engine bay. It is possible the rack is gummed up or some other issue. Also try disconnecting the ELR on the back of the IP.

Iheartboost · #60 08-17-2011, 08:32 AM

i did run seafoam though it. but ill try the diesel purge as well. it seemed like when i followed diesel giants DIY on diesel purge i was getting fuel back into the can and it never seemed like it actually took the stuff in.

maybe i was just impatient.

but ill do the ELR as well. isent that just the idle thing?